{"id":817,"date":"2015-06-03T18:59:14","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T13:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/?p=817"},"modified":"2016-08-04T11:47:16","modified_gmt":"2016-08-04T06:47:16","slug":"internet-tax-imposed-by-punjab-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/2015\/06\/internet-tax-imposed-by-punjab-government\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Tax imposed by Punjab Government"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a sudden move before budget 2015-2016, Government of Punjab imposed 19.5% internet tax on broadband services. Through Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act 2012 the government stands to gain millions within the month of June through this tax.<\/p>\n<p>The tax will be applied on broadband services, both residential as well as mobile, where total bill is above\u00a0Rs. 1,500\/ and where internet speed if above 2 Mbps. <a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/2015\/04\/are-you-aware-of-taxes-on-your-internet-service\/\" target=\"_blank\">This is similar to the tax already applied in Sindh by provincial government for fiscal year 2014-2015.<\/a> The tax will be applicable from May 29th, 2015 and following will be exempted according to the notification:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Internet provided to educational institutions via dedicated lines for educational and research purposes<\/li>\n<li>Student internet packages (verified purchase by a student) of up to 2 Mbps valuing no more than Rs. 1,500<\/li>\n<li>Software exporting firms registered with P@SHA (charges on internationally leased lines)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a major development because province of Punjab has more than half of Pakistan&#8217;s population and internet penetration is gaining strength with the introduction of 3G\/4G services. The imposition of this tax will enable Government of Punjab to earn millions in the month of June but will severely hurt broadband industry.<\/p>\n<p>Most broadband companies are in the process of upgrading subscribers to higher speeds and many people were choosing better packages on their own. This process will come to a stand still and many users would be hesitant to choose packages above 2 Mbps or those with bill higher than Rs. 1,500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a sudden move before budget 2015-2016, Government of Punjab imposed 19.5% internet tax on broadband services. 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